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V263 PTW

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

218,767 mi
Last recorded218,767 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV263 PTW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 218,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion to pipe near flexible hose union. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 212,954 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 212,949 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Steel cover loose over CV joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 205,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 205,717 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 196,769 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 187,272 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear steel pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 187,268 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear steel pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 178,529 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 178,529 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 170,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 170,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 161,602 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 153,296 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 153,296 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Statutory seat belt missing CENTRE REAR STALK (5.1.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 144,968 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 140,916 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 135,325 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 15 Oct 2013 129,513 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r anti-roll bar link has some movement

rear silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2012 124,219 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2011 118,207 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 112,696 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 106,699 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 100,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 94,692 miles

n/s/f tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2006 88,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the BMW 528?

Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,782
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,791
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,746
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,749
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,592
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V263 PTW is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1999 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 116,787 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V263 PTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 528 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V263 PTW registered?

V263 PTW is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V263 PTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V263 PTW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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